Civil Society / NGOs

Joint statement: Immediately end legal threats against ADHOC staffer Soeng Senkaruna

On 14 February 2024, 55 organizations, associations, unions, and communities issued a joint statement for withdrawing the complaint against Mr. Soeng Senkaruna, a senior staffer at the Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC). The statement was made after the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) filed ...

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Call for SMEs and informal economies in Mondulkiri to participate in a full-day training

The Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC) is delighted to announce the opening of registration in a full-day training session scheduled for 22 February 2024 in Sen Monourom city, Mondulkiri province. This session marks the implementation of the project “Strengthening Informal Economies and SMEs in Cambodia ...

Open Development Cambodia Organization

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Joint statement of indigenous community representatives of the Kingdom of Cambodia on concerns relating to the Environment and Natural Resources Code

On 19 December 2023, Cambodia Indigenous Peoples Alliance (CIPA) issued a joint statement of indigenous community representatives of the Kingdom of Cambodia on concerns relating to the Environment and Natural Resources Code.A total of 189 representative of Indigenous communities including 44 women convened at the ...

Cambodia Indigenous Peoples Alliance

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Join Us: Training opportunity for SMEs and informal economy participants

Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC) is excited to announce a full-day training session set on 22 December 2023, in Phnom Penh. The session touches on the business registration process, digital literacy, and digital security, targeting informal economies and SMEs, including women and indigenous peoples, and ...

Open Development Cambodia Organization

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Press release: Children and youth advocate for child rights and climate actions on World Children's Day in Cambodia

On 17 November 2023, UNICEF issued a press release on children and youth advocate for child rights and climate actions on World Children’s Day in Cambodia.Children, youth people, authorities, celebrities, civil society organizations, and development partners from all sectors in Cambodia come together to begin ...

UNICEF

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Press release on solid waste management market assessment in rural Cambodia reveals urgent need for waste collection services

On 7 September 2023, IDE release the press release on Solid Waste Management Market Assessment in Rural Cambodia Reveals Urgent Need for Waste Collection Services.The finding showed there is evidence of an existing demand for improved SWM services among rural communities. The study has shown ...

iDE

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Joint press release on Cambodia fundamental freedoms monitor 2022 annual report

On 7 September 2023, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR), the Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC), and the Solidarity Center announced the release of the 2022 Annual Report of the Cambodia Fundamental Freedoms Monitor produced by the Fundamental Freedoms Monitoring Project (FFMP).The ...

Cambodian Center for Human Rights

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Data visualization in journalism training

On 14 August 2023, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) announced for data visualization in journalism training.The purpose of data visualization in journalism training is to equip journalists with the skills to integrate visual elements into their storytelling, enabling them to convey information, engage audiences, and unveil ...

Open Development Cambodia

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Press release of UN special rapporteur on the credibility of Cambodia's 2023 national election

On 02 August 2023, The United Nations has issued a press release regarding UN special rapporteur’s statement addressing Cambodia’s 2023 national election on their official website.According to the press release, UN special rapporteur express their concerns and remind the new Cambodia’s government to abide by ...

The United Nations

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Announcement on Data Story Grant for journalists under the topic of social accountability

On 02 August 2023, Open Development Cambodia(ODC) has issued an announcement relating to data story grant for journalists under the topic of social accountability. The story grant competition is under the collaboration with Internews through the Innovation for Social Accountability in Cambodia (ISAC) project. According to ...

Open Development Cambodia

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Training workshop on the basic of GIS and the use of QGIS

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) is delighted to announce a Geographic Information System (GIS) Workshop: Fundamentals of QGIS. This workshop aims to provide a comprehensive knowledge on geographic information system and using open-source GIS platform (QGIS) for data collection, data management and mapping.For registration: https://bit.ly/43eJOOZRegistration deadline: ...

Open Development Cambodia

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Petition in support of the initiative to amend the election law to reform the right to stand for election

On 13 June 2023, a Group of Civil Society Organizations issued a petition in support of the initiative to amend the election law to reform the right to stand for election.Civil Society Groups call for full support for initiative to amend the election law to ...

Group of Civil Society Organizations

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Data Literacy Training: training opportunity for local journalists working on social accountability

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) is pleased to announce a four-day Data Literacy Training on Social Accountability from 22-23 and 29-30 June 2023. This training is supported by USAID Cambodia through FHI 360.Interested candidates may register at: https://forms.gle/EDDh2mRsZUk4wQks7Deadline of application: 16 June 2023 ...

Open Development Cambodia

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Press summary : Update on human rights situation and law enforcement in Cambodia

On 29 March 2023, the Cambodian Human Rights Committee has posted a press summary regarding the update on human rights situation and law enforcement in Cambodia on their website. The purpose of the press summary is to provide information and clarification to the general public on ...

Cambodian Human Rights Committee

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Data Literacy Training: training opportunity for local journalists working on social accountability

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) is pleased to announce a four-day Data Literacy Training on Social Accountability from 27-28 April and 11-12 May 2023. This training is supported by USAID Cambodia through FHI 360.Interested candidates may register at: https://bit.ly/3FTx3AwDeadline of application: 10 April 2023 ...

Open Development Cambodia

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Press release: Celebration of the 112th anniversary of international women’s day

On 1 March 2023, a group of 14 civil society organizations (CSOs), including unions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and associations working for promoting women’s rights and gender equality in Cambodia, issued a press release to inform the general public and national and international journalists that they ...

Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC)

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Open letter on CSOs call for related ministries to take action against Mr. Pheng Vannak's recent misogynistic statements

On 14 February 2023, ActionAid Cambodia issued an open letter on CSOs call for related ministries to take action against Mr. Pheng Vannak’s recent misogynistic statements.CSOs call for related ministries to take action against Mr. Pheng Vannak’s recent misogynistic statements; such statements insulted and harassed ...

ActionAid Cambodia

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Joint​ statement:​ Media​ and​ civil​ society​ groups​ deeply​ disturbed​ by​ government’s​ decision​ to​ revoke​ VOD’s​ media​ license​ and​ the​ sexual​ harassment​ of​ a​ female​ reporter​

On 13 February 2023, 93 Media and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) released a joint statement to express their deeply disturbed by Prime Minister Hun Sen’s order to revoke the license of Voice of Democracy (VOD), and also condemn the recent sexual harassment and intimidation of ...

Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA)

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ANFREL condemns the shutdown of Voice of Democracy (VOD) in Cambodia

On 13 February 2023, Asian Network for Free Elections issued a statement condemning the shutdown of Voice of Democracy (VOD) in Cambodia.The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) condemns the shutdown of the Voice of Democracy (VOD) in Cambodia today, a blatant attack on media ...

Asian Network for Free Elections

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Statement on indigenous women's issues and challenges on law enforcements and law amendments on forestry and protected areas

On 25 January 2023, the Cambodian Indigenous People Alliance (CIPA) issued a statement on indigenous women’s issues and challenges on law enforcements and law amendments on forestry and protected areas.Indigenous communities, associations, and organizations consisting of a total of 48 individuals, and 36 women organized ...

Cambodian Indigenous People Alliance

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Joint statement on access to information law to promote public services and sustainable development

On 12 January 2023, CamboJA issued a joint statement on access to information law to promote public services and sustainable development.Civil society organizations call on the Royal Government and the National Assembly to adopt the Right to Information Law as soon as possible in line ...

CamboJA

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Joint press release: Signing ceremony of record of discussions on "Project for development of clean energy transition road map toward Carbon Neutral Society"

On 11 January 2023, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Ministry of Mines and Energy has posted a joint press release on the signing ceremony of record of discussions on “Project for development of clean energy transition road map toward Carbon Neutral Society”. The purpose of ...

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Ministry of Mines and Energy

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AIIB Loans to Cambodian Microlenders Risk Worsening a Human Rights Crisis

On 17th November 2022, LICADHA issued a joint statement on AIIB loans to Cambodian microlenders risk worsening a human rights crisis.We, the undersigned civil society organisations in Southeast Asia and Europe, decry the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) approval of US$175 million in financing to ...

LICADHO

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Joint Statement: End impunity for crimes against journalists in Cambodia

On 02 November 2022, the Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA) and 31 other civil society members released a Joint Statement on International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists to call on Cambodian authorities to prosecute crimes committed against journalists and to stop committing ...

Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA)

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